Addressing low sperm count with Acupuncture

Male infertility is equally as important as female infertility.

Often, male issues are disregarded because Western medicine, has almost no available medical treatments.

Medical causes:

The testicles, like the ovaries, are controlled by the reproductive hormones and lack of balance can impede sperm production.

Lack of blood flow (varicocele) in the scrotum can increase the temperature and slightly reduce sperm production.

Infection. Inflammation of the epididymis (epididymitis), and/or testicles (orchitis), STI including gonorrhea and HIV.

Environmental toxins, antibodies that attack the sperm, tumors, undescended testicles, hormone imbalances, prior surgeries, celiac disease etc.

Drug and alcohol use.

Seminogram or sperm analysis is necessary to proceed for every male that undergoes assisted reproduction.

Optimal results >20mill

Motility Class A>32%, Class A+B >40%

Morfology >4%

Most common problems are:

Teratozoospermia- abnormal morphology.

Astenozoospermia- reduction in the sperm motility.

Oligospermia- low sperm quantity

In case of varicocele, surgery is recommended with 50% success rate. No medical treatment for the rest of the pathologies.

Chinese Medicine explains the causes of male infertility as follows:

• Blood stagnation- often coincides with varicocele

• Kidney yang deficiency. Kidney Yang is very important for male sexual function and in case of hormonal issues yang will be compromised

• Yin or Jing deficiency- aging as well as genetics are considered a downplay factor.

• Heat and fire. Many men have a built up internal heat which contributes to sperm damage. This is a common pattern but Western medicine does not have a similar diagnosis.

TREATMENT

Male infertility is treated with Chinese herbal medicine. Occasionally, few acupuncture sessions are needed, but generally the intake of customized herbal formulas for 2-3 months is the standard protocol. In most cases, sperm quality is improved unless there is a severe case of azoospermia.

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Monika Uriarte-Arri is an experienced health practitioner serving the Miami community. She helps her clients to achieve thriving wellness trough acupuncture, movement therapy, natural remedies, and nutritional coaching.

Her specialties include fertility and woman's health, digestive wellness, stress and pain management, and mai-zen (cosmetic acupuncture). She works in partnership with Clinic Libessart, Coral Gables, and accepts all major insurances. Click here to schedule your session with Monika.